Director of HR

At QE Home, we don’t just sell bedding; we create the foundation for a better night’s sleep. With over 70 stores across Canada and a thriving e-commerce platform, we are a proudly Canadian, family-owned, and B Corp certified company that has been redefining bedtime since 1992. From luxurious duvets to sustainably crafted sheets, our in-house design team delivers beautiful, affordable bedding solutions to dreamers everywhere.

We at QE Home are committed to socially responsible business practices. By prioritizing sustainable practices, exercising social responsibility, and ensuring ethical conduct, we’re creating products that aren’t just better for people - they’re better for the planet, too. We expect all employees to support QE Home in making a focused shift towards environment and social responsibility in every area of the business.

**Requirements & Responsibilities**:
The Director of HR responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Develop and execute HR strategies that align with QE Home’s mission and business goals.
- Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for new office employees.
- Oversee employee development, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Manage compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provide leadership support in employee relations and conflict resolution, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR regulations in all applicable provinces.
- Analyze and report on key HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Lead organizational development efforts, including succession planning and workforce optimization.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on HR-related matters.
- Manage HR team and resources, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversee, health and safety and leave of absence case management.
- Manage HR technology platform.
- Partner with Store, Office and Warehouse managers to understand business needs to identify HR strategies, programs and policies.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of progressive HR management experience in a multi-unit retail environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Proven ability to build, manage and lead teams effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- CPHR Designation or equivalent is an asset.
- Ability to travel within Canada.
- Experience managing HRIS platforms (BambooHR).

**What we offer**:

- Salary will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.
- A hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and work-life balance.
- Paid time off with sick/flex days, vacation.
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
- A professional development budget to help you grow and become the best version of yourself.
- Generous product discounts and a free set of luxury sheets after training (trust us you’ll really want these)
- On-site parking
- Commuter benefits
- A fun, casual office vibe where robes and slippers are completely acceptable (who says you can’t be stylish while working?)

At QE Home, we know that great talent comes in many forms, and we want to meet people at their best. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any time throughout the recruitment and selection process.

QE Home is committed to providing its employees with a work environment free of discrimination, and will at all times, act in accordance with applicable Human Rights legislation and principles.